Themed Tour: Who We Were, Who We Are – Life at Heuneburg

On this tour of Heuneburg, visitors are immersed in the world of the Celts and learn about the diverse lives they led. They discover the princesses of Bettelbühl and follow in the footsteps of ancient grave robbers. This special tour, which will take place on three select dates during the 2026 season, focuses on the diverse life paths and moving destinies of the people of the Iron Age. **Life at Heuneburg** Around 550 B.C., Heuneburg was home to nearly 5,000 people. As a major center of power and trade on the Danube, it provided space for a wide variety of lifestyles—from simple artisans to members of the upper class. Modern research methods and new technologies now allow us to gain ever deeper insights into this long-gone world. During the varied tour, guests encounter the mysterious princesses of Bettelbühl, follow in the footsteps of ancient grave robbers, and discover surprising details from the daily lives of the people of that time. Particularly striking is the account of a historical medical case, told with great empathy, which demonstrates that human destinies have resonated across millennia and often feel surprisingly familiar.